Hey Double -G,
That's some good information, thanks.
I've been reading up on Molasses and read where Jorge Cervantes conducted an experiment using molasses where he added it to his irrigation water during the last 4 weeks of flowering. He found the buds swelled 20%.
I think I am going to be taking my (_|_) over to the hydro store tomorrow to check some of this stuff out. I have also confirmed with some buddy's of mine that they too had similar success using products such as Flora Nector by GH and Bud Candy. They said they very the application. Some start dishing it out during the 1st week of flowering, others wait until the last 3 weeks. Anyway, it sounds like one of those "Must Use" supplements to me. I will certainly add it to my list.
Good info to know about the Trichomes.
It makes sense that they can change so fast.
I noticed huge differences in short periods of time.
I suppose with all the variables it is tough to place a time duration on the changing phases.
That is an interesting study that you described.
Now you say the plant that was indoors longer developed thicker trichomes than the one outdoors. Now the question is whether these higher UV levels are making the plants more potent, or less potent?I think I am to medicated right now to think any more about that..
Damn, that is one sick microscope.
Very impressive. Hopefully someday in the near future I can budget enough greenbacks for one of those. I will try to go through your journal and read more. Awesome stuff
I will checkout your Plantation brand Molasses product too. If it's good for the Jalepenos it must be good for our ladies
before you go spending a lot of hard earned $$$ on any commercial flush mixtures, i would seriously consider just making your own using my recipe. All those products designed for fattening buds are basically variants of a sugar based solution. Just read the ingredients on the back and the percentages used, and it will start to be obvious.
Why spend 15-30 bucks for a bottle of something you can make for $2.00?
totally agreed my friend. I just thought i could get a bottle for like 8 bucks (so i had read somewhere). Upon further investigation i found enormous pricing for this stuff. I will be looking into the ingredients you mentioned today and see if i can pickup locally. Thanks man! Appreciate you trying to save your fellow growers some money.
interesting info from jorge c.! The man is the pot guru, so you can take whatever he says to the bank! Always nice to see something you have used for years, backed up by someone with his reputation!
yeah he seems to really know his stuff. It was funny, i have been watching his videos lately and had mentioned them to some of my friends. I commented that he looked like a stange dude with his dreadlocks and all. Then i was told that the dreadlocks was just a wig. Haha, i never knew that. I thought that was his real hair. Lol
the bud swelling is real! Just look at my recent harvest photos of my blueberry kush plants on my grow journal!
yes, i understand that is one crucial phase in determining when your buds are at their ripest point. This is when the calyxes swell. I understand this only happens for like 3 days. I first read where the best gauge for flushing is when trichomes turn 50/50 from clear to cloudy. By looking at my buds i decided that is to early, as they are not near at the developed stage that i feel they should be flushed. I have one where the trichomes have turned 100 percent from clear to cloudy and it seems much closer to the flushing stage. I think i will start flushing when 70 percent of the pistols turn from white to red or brown. What do you think? I believe that like we talked about there are a lot of variables. What is the best time for some, may not be for others. I guess you learn that as you become more experienced and have grown several strains in different situations.
definitely let me know how those additions to your feeding schedules works for you guys!
are there any other supplements that you feel are a "must use" during a grow? Next year i think i will try all organic nutes instead of the synthetics i used this year. I like to try different things and experiment. I will surely keep you updated on your molasses recipe when i get my hands on the ingredients.
take care and don't be a stranger over on my journal!
are you sure you mean that gg
astonr420 said:easy GG!!! you seen what he does in mine!!! LOL
Debudman said:Ok... for those of you following our discussion regarding the use of Malasses.
I have been spending the day searching high and low for the Plantation brand "Blackstrap" Molasses that Double G has recommended. I was just about ready to give up when I made my last call to my local Whole Foods Organic store. I was happy to hear they carry (3) different variations of this brand in both Organic and the standard.
I believe Double G recommends the standard brand and not the organic version.
Anyway just wanted to share this info in case anyone here is interested. I believe they have Whole Foods stores all over the place.
I am now heading out to get me a bottle of the stuff
Debudman said:Ok, just got back from store.. I got a little drink for my lady's....lol
And the beauty is.... It was only $3.99
